Upper- vs Lower-Extremity Secondary Access During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.38578
Abstract: Key Points Question Is an upper-extremity approach associated with fewer clinically relevant secondary access site–related bleeding complications compared with a lower-extremity approach in patients undergoing transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)? Finding In this randomized… read more here.
Keywords: extremity; aortic valve; lower extremity; secondary access ... See more keywords
Inaccurate Claims About VA Surgical Quality Might Mislead Veterans-Reply.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.0509
Abstract: phasizing that patient-specific indications for filter placement were not fully captured in our recently published data.1 The trauma surgery guidelines2 for inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) placement advocate that IVCFs be considered in highrisk trauma… read more here.
Keywords: extremity; placement; brain; severity ... See more keywords
Prior probability of significant obstructive arterial disease in the contralateral lower extremity
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28748
Abstract: • The probability of significant contralateral lower extremity mirror lesions ranges from 11 to 57%, with the superficial femoral artery and tibial arteries having the highest likelihood. • Assessing the prior probability of contralateral disease… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; probability; extremity; contralateral lower ... See more keywords
Long‐term experience with intraoperative electron radiation therapy boost in extremity sarcoma
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.27024
Abstract: In patients with extremity soft tissue sarcoma (eSTS), we describe outcomes of preoperative external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), limb‐sparing surgery (LSS), and intraoperative electron radiation therapy (IOERT). read more here.
Keywords: electron radiation; extremity; radiation therapy; radiation ... See more keywords
It's Not All Deep Vein Thrombosis: Sonography of the Painful Lower Extremity With Multimodality Correlation
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DOI: 10.1002/jum.14776
Abstract: The purpose of this pictorial essay is to review different etiologies for lower extremity pain encountered on lower extremity venous sonography including acute deep venous thrombosis, chronic postthrombotic change, central venous disease, common arterial pathologies,… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; deep vein; extremity; sonography ... See more keywords
The vastus lateralis free flap for lower extremity gustilo grade III reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.22526
Abstract: Orthopedic trauma patients with Gustilo grade III injuries to the distal third of lower extremity present challenges to optimum reconstructive management. There is no consensus on the ideal autologous tissue for transfer in large lower… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; lower extremity; extremity; grade iii ... See more keywords
The “String of Pearls” technique for increased surface area and lymphedematous fluid drainage in right gastroepiploic‐vascularized lymph node transfer: A report of two cases
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30484
Abstract: We present our “String of Pearls” technique for upper and lower extremity lymphedema based off the right gastroepiploic artery. The entire laprascopically harvested omentum is placed through a longitudinal incision at the lymphedematous area, and… read more here.
Keywords: extremity; right gastroepiploic; two cases; pearls technique ... See more keywords
Impact of perioperative vasopressors on lower extremity free flap reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30870
Abstract: Free tissue transfer is a treatment option for soft tissue defects of the lower extremity. For a successful outcome, it is necessary to evaluate the vessel condition and blood flow patency. The administration of a… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; extremity; tissue transfer; reconstruction ... See more keywords
Impact of injury mechanism on early wound closure in patients with acute conflict-related extremity wounds: A prospective cohort analysis from two civilian hospitals in Iraq and Jordan.
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DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12276
Abstract: BACKGROUND Gunshots and bomb blasts are important causes of extremity injuries in conflict zones, yet little research exists on the characteristics and outcomes of these injuries in civilian populations. METHODS We performed a prospective cohort… read more here.
Keywords: extremity; wound closure; group; injury ... See more keywords
International perspective of tourniquet use in extremity vascular trauma: a commentary from the Sri Lankan civil war experience
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-019-01211-4
Abstract: Civilian trauma care has always been influenced by lessons learned in war trauma. Currently this transfer of knowledge has been exemplified by The Hartford Consensus III: Implementation of Bleeding Control which examines and advocates for… read more here.
Keywords: use; extremity; war; trauma ... See more keywords
Evaluating tourniquet use in Swedish prehospital care for civilian extremity trauma
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01341-0
Abstract: Purpose The use of tourniquet (TQ) is today a well-documented and lifesaving adjunct to control bleeding from extremity trauma in the military setting. Since August 2015, the ambulance services in Stockholm, Sweden are equipped with… read more here.
Keywords: prehospital; extremity trauma; use; haemorrhage ... See more keywords